Winners are determined strictly by performance, not by vote or popularity.
A slot wins a matchup if it:
Generates higher profit, or
Produces a smaller loss than its opponent
If both slots perform identically (rare), the matchup is declared a draw and rules for advancement apply based on tournament criteria used that day.
In the final round, the slot with the stronger overall results becomes the Tournament Champion.
All results can be reviewed afterward on the Tournaments page, including:
Round-by-round scores
X values
Win amounts
Profit/loss totals
Full tournament bracket